Sections - Tips & Tricks

Velcome to ze "Tips 'n' Tricks" bit - Here's a variety of tips from all areas of studio, midi & live work. The emphasis here is not just about tricks to get sounds, but also ideas to save money or time.

But surely YOU have soom real cool tips to share with your comrades in arms of the music world?! - Feel free to add your own money-saving or technique tips!

Check out some of the Tips below, or add your own & hey!... don't forget, there are plenty of FX-Tips in the Articles section too!

You need: an electric tooth brush, a mic, a sampler and a non leaking plastic bag (test it doesn't leak first as your mic will go in it). Half fill a sink with water, put the mic (now in the bag) under water and put the toothbrush (without the actual brush head on it) in the water, turn it on and start sampling. It is best to try a few different distances between the brush and mic to get the right sound and volume (sometimes you may have to boost the volume somewhat. I found a flanger and filtering gave a nice sound.